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March 23, 2016

Russia's Rosatom receives first batch of fuel for space nuclear engine
Moscow (Sputnik) Mar 23, 2016
Russia's Rosatom state-run nuclear energy corporation obtained on Monday the first batch of experimental fuel for nuclear electric rocket under development in the country, the corporation said in a statement. According to Rosatom, the fuel is required for deep space exploration. Rosatom is expected to reveal an experimental prototype of a nuclear reactor for the space engine in 2018. Russia has been developing a unique project to create a transport and energy unit on the basis of a meg ... read more

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